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G7 leaders call for strong, coordinated response to Ebola outbreak

By Thomson Reuters Jun 16, 2026 | 9:40 AM

PARIS, June 16 (Reuters) – G7 leaders called on Tuesday ​for a ‌strong and coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak in ‌Congo, ​urging other ⁠nations to ⁠dedicate resources in a bid to ensure the virus ​remains contained to as small ⁠an area ⁠as possible.

“We ​continue to closely monitor ​the situation as ‌it evolves, along with our partners, to ensure ⁠that this dangerous virus does not spread, including ⁠across ‌borders,” they ⁠said in ​a ‌statement.

(Reporting by Michel ​Rose, Dominique ⁠Vidalon and Richard Lough; Writing by Makini Brice; Editing by Emelia ​Sithole-Matarise)